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Enfilade |
A piece of furniture, usually a buffet, in which the cabinet doors reveal connected compartments in a row. From the French “enfiler” meaning “to thread.”
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Escutcheon |
An ornament plate that surrounds a keyhole
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Large, German, Baroque period chest (Item No. 912)
In solid oak with domed top, the whole mounted with pierced scrolling foliate strapwork, corner mounts and a large escutcheon. 17th century.
31¼" high by 44¼" wide by 25" deep
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Very fine and rare Regence period chinoiserie commode (Item No. 901)
With reverse arbalette façade, slightly galbe sides, original bronze d'ore pulls and escutcheon plates, and original interior locks. Original black laquer and parcel gilt surface is largely intact. Circa 1710.
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